University Of South Carolina-Salkehatchie
Location and Contact Information
465 James Brandt BlvdAllendale, SC 29810
USA
Main Tel: (800) 922-5500
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie, also referred to as USC Salkehatchie, is one of the regional campuses of the University of South Carolina. It was established in 1965. The main campus is situated on 220 acres in Allendale, South Carolina. USC Salkehatchie also operates a branch in Walterboro, South Carolina.
USC Salkehatchie grants associate's degrees in arts, and science, and bachelor's degrees in nursing, elementary education, and liberal studies. Students can also pursue graduate degree programs through USC Salkehatchie's Extended Campus program. Transfer degree programs are also available.
Students of USC Salkehatchie are members of the Student Government Association. The sports teams, which are known as the Indians, participate in basketball, soccer, baseball, and softball. USC Salkehatchie's athletics department is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region X.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,528 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,304 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,036 |
Financial Aid
USC Salkehatchie participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 95% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 95% | $5,665 |
| Institutional Grant | 28% | $1,935 |
| Federal Grant | 60% | $4,032 |
| Pell Grant | 60% | $3,835 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $655 |
| State or Local Grant | 82% | $2,991 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 54% | $4,786 |
| Federal Loan | 53% | $4,805 |
| Other Loan | $2,500 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of South Carolina-Salkehatchie:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of South Carolina-Union | Union, SC | 367 |
| 2 | Spartanburg Methodist College | Spartanburg, SC | 750 |
| 3 | South Georgia College | Douglas, GA | 1,880 |
| 4 | Louisburg College | Louisburg, NC | 572 |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Lancaster | Lancaster, SC | 1,666 |
| 6 | Motlow State Community College | Tullahoma, TN | 4,394 |
| 7 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | 3,600 |
| 8 | Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN | 4,770 |
| 9 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | Pearl City, HI | 1,140 |
| 10 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA | 12,851 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 90 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 5 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 6 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 965 in 2009-2010 (613 full-time equivalent).
About 43% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 57% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 72% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 82% are full-time and 18% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 86% Women 83% All 84%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 360-480 Math 360-480
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Athletics
The school is in the Other for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 11 male students received the aid (men were 100% of those receiving aid) .
International Study
About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies